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Your cut-out-'n-keep guide to NFC

Mobile Europe magazine have published a special 16-page supplement on near-field communications (NFC) technology. The supplement, writing by Consult Hyperion experts, is available for downloading here.

IET E-Payment in Transport Seminar

Consult Hyperion is sponsoring the IET E-Payment in Transport Seminar on 16 November 2010 at RIBA, Portland Place, London. E-payment in transport will showcase some of the UK’s leading innovations and developments. With speakers from MasterCard, Transport for London, Mobile Operators and the leading manufacturers all the latest technologies will be showcased.

Benefits of attending include:

• Hearing about the latest technology developments and challenges
• Receiving an insight in e-payment and where the UK industry is moving to in the future
• Understanding how technology innovations can improve your business
• Networking with your peers in an environment suited to your needs

For further information visit www.theiet.org

Woking Hospice latest to benefit from our charity support (thanks to Paul Weller too)

Consult Hyperion has again lent its support to a local cause by sponsoring last week's ‘Wake up Woking’ concert that saw music legend Paul Weller return to his home town to play a one-off gig in aid of the Woking Hospice. The concert, held at the Woking Leisure Centre which was organised by Director of Consult Hyperion Gloria Benson’s brother, Sam Molnar. Their mother was cared for at the Hospice.

The concert was sold-out within days of being announced and raised over £55,000 through the 1,200 ticket sales, merchandise on the night and sponsorship and was hugely successful and entertaining. Speaking after the concert Sam Molnar, an old Friend of Paul’s said:

“We are delighted that we managed to organise such a fantastic event, which made a lot of people (not just Weller fans) very happy. Our thanks go to Paul and all the acts for performing for us, all the people at the Hospice, the Council and leisure centre staff that helped to make the night such a success. Not only have we raised a significant amount of money for the hospice which will really help them, but also created more awareness of the Woking hospice and the great work that they do!”

Gloria says that as local company we know how important our support for local charities can be, so we as a company take great pride in our annual challenges and events that raise money for local causes:

“I’m thrilled that the ‘Wake up Woking’ concert was so popular and such a huge success – the Woking hospice, and all these local charities do such amazing work its great that we’re able to help them with big events like this and our Forum that people get behind and support,”

Well done Sam, we were happy to be able to support you.

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NFC Research Report

New report for the Department for Transport (DfT) reveals how mobile phones can be used for public transport ticketing. Near Field Communications (NFC) technology will enable passengers to use their mobile phones to hold smart tickets, new report claims Download Full Report

Cheque it out

The news that the Payments Council has voted to end cheque clearing in 2018 led to considerable media comment and speculation about future payment technologies. Dave Birch of Consult Hyperion was invited on to a couple of BBC television shows to discuss the issues. On the BBC's Breakfast show, Dave pointed out that most people already prefer to pay with debit cards and that few people absolutely rely on cheaues.

On the BBC's Working Lunch programme, Dave explained that the technology most likely to replace cheaues for the general public is already with us: the mobile phone.

Trailblazer

Dave Birch of Consult Hyperion was awarded the Trailblazer Award for 2009 at ID World in Milan.

The ID People Awards are given each year to "outstanding members of the international ID community" who have distinguished themselves in terms of commitment, leadership, creativity and innovation. The awards, sponsored by the publication ID People, are awarded in the following categories: ID Community Award, ID Leadership Award, ID Limelight Award, ID Trail Blazer Award and ID Outstanding Achievement Award. The Trailblazer Award is presented each year in "recognition of the individual who has made great strides in helping the market envisage what will happen over the coming years".

Smart ticketing

The Department of Transport (DfT) has released its report on "The benefits and costs of a national smart ticketing infrastructure". The report, prepared by Detica with support from Consult Hyperion, and released 14th September 2009, is available to download from the Department for Transport website here: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/policy/nationalsmartticketing/ and is an initial high level review of the capital and operating costs, and tangible and intangible benefits of a national smart ticketing scheme, based on experience with existing local schemes. The report shows that there is potential for significant benefits to passengers and public transport operators. There are also significant up-front costs and some on-going costs, but assuming full take-up of the scheme it represents high value for money. You might also like to know that the DfT has a consultation open until the end of October on the subject of smart and integrated ticketing, including the potential use of mobile phones. If you are interested in the topic, take a look at the consultation document, which explains the concepts of smart and integrated ticketing, summarises the current smart and integrated ticketing schemes in England, outlines the department’s vision for the future of smart and integrated ticketing and seeks to learn the consultees’ views on the subject and how much involvement they feel the Department should have in implementing such schemes going forward. You can also respond to the consultation via the DfT web site.

OECD Webcast

Consult Hyperion were retained by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) in Paris to prepare a paper on regulatory issues in mobile banking, noting the complex relationship between choices made in technical architectures and the options for industry structures that result. This work is input to the Joint workshop organised by the OCED and the Information for Development Program (infoDev) / World Bank in Paris on September 10th and 11th. You can watch the workshop live by webcast. Dave Birch of Consult Hyperion will be speaking in the mobile banking session.

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Digital money database now live

Professor Leo van Hove's electronic money database has long been an important destination for organisations interested in the future of money, so when the European Commission's support (via the Electronic Payment Systems Observatory) finished, Consult Hyperion were delighted to be able to provide a new home for this valuable resource. You can now access it at the www.digitalmoneyforum.com/database.

Consult Hyperion join Global Platform

Consult Hyperion has become the latest company to join Global Platform, the international specification body for smart card infrastructure. Joining at Observer Level, we will stay informed of technology developments within the organization and discuss strategic and technical activities by participating in the Advisory Council; a forum designed to create an open dialogue between GlobalPlatform members and the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Technical and Executive Directors.  We will also have the opportunity to engage in GlobalPlatform’s Mobile Task Force, which was established to drive existing GlobalPlatform technology, and to create new extensions of the technology, to satisfy the developing needs of mobile contactless services. Neil Livingston of Consult Hyperion, comments: “Consult Hyperion has worked on cutting edge assignments with some of the industry's leading players in emerging areas such as mobile NFC ticketing and payments.  We see the potential that the convergence of the secure smart card with contactless and mobile technology has in creating opportunities for an expanding ecosystem, and the delivery of innovative new consumer-oriented services.  By joining GlobalPlatform, we intend to contribute to the organization’s development of business requirements and enhance our ability to deliver world-class consulting services through an advance awareness of key technology developments.”   Kevin Gillick, Executive Director of GlobalPlatform, adds: “With domain expertise in electronic payments, authentication, smart cards and network security, as well as over 23 years’ experience working with a range of sectors including banks, governments and telecommunications operators, we welcome Consult Hyperion’s business and systems analysis skills and experience to our membership.” 

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